Out and About This Weekend (9/5 through 9/7)
This weekend in South Wake, catch high school football, Pride festivities, farmers markets, family fun, and a wide variety of live music in Holly Springs, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, and beyond.
All Out and About events listed below are independently curated by the Holly Springs Update publisher. None are paid advertisements, nor the result of barter or in-kind exchanges.
Note: Listings are presented in the following order:
- Regional
- High School Football
- Holly Springs
- Apex
- Fuquay-Varina.
REGIONAL
Tuesday–Sunday, September 2–14
LIVE SHOW: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian Street, Durham, NC
https://www.dpacnc.com/events/detail/beauty-and-the-beast-2025
Thursday, September 4
LIVE MUSIC: YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND
Koka Booth Amphitheatre
8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC
https://www.boothamphitheatre.com/events/detail/yonder-mountain
5:30 PM
LIVE MUSIC: HOPSCOTCH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Downtown Raleigh
https://hopscotchmusicfest.com
September 4–6
Summary: Celebrating its 15th anniversary with Earl Sweatshirt, My Morning Jacket, Sparks, Built to Spill, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Crumb, and many more – all right in the heart of downtown Raleigh.
Friday, September 5
LIVE MUSIC: NINE INCH NAILS
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/nine-inch-nails-1
7:30 PM
EVENT: BANDS, BITES & BOATS
Bond Park Boathouse
https://www.carync.gov
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Summary: Kick back, relax, and soak in the sounds at Bands, Bites, and Boats—a free community event featuring live music, local food, and lakefront fun.
Saturday, September 6
SOCCER: NC COURAGE VS. UTAH ROYALS
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary, NC
https://www.nccourage.com/match/4776a0b1343243a78ba0f0da638fb9f6/north-carolina-courage-vs-utah-royals
7:30 PM
EVENT: MINI KID-SIZED STREET NETWORK
Dix Park (Gipson Play Plaza)
101 Blair Dr, Raleigh, NC
https://dorotheadixpark.org/event/traffic-garden-0
September 6 & 7 — 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Summary: Bring your bike, scooter, or walking shoes and enjoy this unique, pop-up play space! Free and open to the public. Perfect for kids ages 3–10 (and kids at heart)!
Sunday, September 7
LIVE MUSIC: BENSON BOONE
Lenovo Center
1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC
https://www.lenovocenter.com/events/detail/benson-boone
8:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: ROCK YOUR WORLD FEATURING RAE RADDICK, BAND OF BROTHERS, AND AMERICAN BOMBSHELLS
Fenton
201 Fenton Gateway, Cary, NC
https://hopeforhaitifoundation.com/2025-rock-your-world/#sunday
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Summary: A FREE family-friendly concert experience! Open to the public, rain or shine.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Thursday, September 4
FELTON GROVE JV VS. WARREN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL JV [HOME GAME]
South Wake High School Football
5100 Thriftwood Dr, Apex, NC 27530
https://www.feltongroveathleticzone.com/schedule?year=2025-2026
6:30 PM
Friday, September 5
HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL AT APEX HIGH SCHOOL [AWAY GAME]
https://www.hollyspringsathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5230324&year=2025-2026
7:00 PM
APEX HIGH SCHOOL VS. HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL [HOME GAME]
https://www.apexathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5229935&year=2025-2026
7:00 PM
APEX FRIENDSHIP HIGH SCHOOL VS. SOUTHERN LEE HIGH SCHOOL [HOME GAME]
https://www.apexfriendshipathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5307056&year=2025-2026
7:00 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA HIGH SCHOOL VS. TRITON HIGH SCHOOL [HOME GAME]
https://www.fuquayvarinaathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5230170&year=2025-2026
6:30 PM
MIDDLE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL AT GARNER HIGH SCHOOL [AWAY GAME]
https://www.middlecreekathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5230260&year=2025-2026
7:00 PM
WILLOW SPRING HIGH SCHOOL AT CARY HIGH SCHOOL [AWAY GAME]
https://www.willowspringathleticzone.com/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5307256&year=2025-2026
7:00 PM
HOLLY SPRINGS
Friday, September 5
LIVE MUSIC: ON THE PATIO WITH GARLAND MASON
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: AMERICANA ON THE PATIO
Pimiento Tea Room
200 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.pimientotearoom.com/ptr-after-dark
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday, September 6
PRIDE DAY POP-UP SHOPPING (WITH FIVE VENDORS)
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING W/NEAL THORNTON OF ORSINI WINES
Wine100
100 East Ballentine Street, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.wine100nc.com
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
FARMERS MARKET
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PRIDE OF HOLLY SPRINGS ANNUAL FESTIVAL 2025
Holly Springs Cultural Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://prideofhollysprings.com
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: THE TONE MERCHANTS
Bombshell Brewing Company
120 Quantum St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.bombshellbeer.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
PRIDE MUSIC BINGO
Black Dog Bottle Shop
140 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
https://blackdogbottleshop.com
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Wrap up the Pride Festival’s day with music, prizes, and Pride Mimosas! $1 per draft goes to our scholarship fund.
PRIDE FESTIVAL AFTER PARTY
Niche Wine Lounge
109 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.facebook.com/NicheWineLounge
8:00 PM
Summary: Featuring performances by Wynter Valentine, Aris Valentine, and Byanka Bangsum.
Thursday, September 18
2025 MAYORAL CANDIDATE FORUM
Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center
300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs, NC
https://www.hollyspringschamber.org
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
APEX
Friday, September 5
LIVE MUSIC: PERIDOT SUN
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: KEVIN CAMPBELL
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 6
APEX FARMERS MARKET
Depot Plaza
220 N. Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.apexfarmersmarket.com
8:00 AM – Noon
PEAK CITY FITNESS FESTIVAL
Town Hall Campus
73 Hunter St, Apex, NC
https://thehalle.org/1807/Peak-City-Fitness-Festival
9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Summary: Live music and organized exercise sessions with gyms & instructors. Food truck rodeo. Local health and wellness vendors.
LIVE MUSIC: SOUND OF SCARLET & MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
6:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL BAND
The Backyard Bar
2901 US 64, Apex, NC
https://thebackyardbarnc.com/
8:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: MASKELL FREEMAN BAND
Peak of the Vine
301 N Salem St, Apex, NC
https://www.peakofthevine.com/
8:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: ERIC TUBBS
Southern Peak Brewery
950 Windy Rd #100, Apex, NC
https://www.southernpeakbrewery.com
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: SAVANNA BASSETT
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com/
7:00 PM
THE FANTASTIC POUR: BOTTLE THEORY TURNS 4 PARTY!
Bottle Theory
3675 Green Level Rd W, Apex, NC
https://apexbottletheory.com/
4:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: RAAD O.G.
Shakey Ray’s Tavern
5160 Sunset Lake Rd, Apex, NC
https://shakeyrays.com
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
FUQUAY-VARINA
Friday, September 5
SEPTEMBER’S FIRST FRIDAY
Downtown Fuquay-Varina
https://www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com/events-1/event-five-tm3zz-8sssz
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Summary: Live music, local shopping, and vibrant community activities.
LIVE MUSIC: CAROLINA REVIVAL
Abbey Road
711 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://abbeyroadfuquay.com
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: RALEIGH ASSASSINS
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, September 6
FUQUAY-VARINA GROWERS MARKET
121 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.fvgrowersmarket.com/
8:00 AM – Noon
LIVE MUSIC: BEATLESQUE
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
123 E Vance St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://app.arts-people.com/?show=294514
7:00 PM
Summary: Beatlesque is a top-notch, crowd-pleasing, fan-favorite tribute band.
LIVE MUSIC: MARK CIMMERRO
Abbey Road
711 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://abbeyroadfuquay.com
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: JARED PLACE
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: LOOS CHANGE
Aviator Pizzeria & BeerShop
601 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.facebook.com/AviatorBeerShop
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: BAD PR
Aviator Hangar Bar
688 Brewing Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/brewery/
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC: JOE HERO FOO FIGHTERS TRIBUTE BAND
Mason Jar
341 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://b90.ada.myftpupload.com
7:00 PM
Sunday, September 7
LIVE MUSIC: PROTON JONES
Aviator Taphouse
600 E Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
https://www.aviatorbrew.com/
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM